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YA66 GXL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,430 mi
Last recorded225,430 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA66 GXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 225,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 204,316 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 204,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 180,590 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 180,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 157,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 133,023 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 133,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 107,825 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 107,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 82,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YA66 GXL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA66 GXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YA66 GXL registered?

YA66 GXL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is YA66 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA66 GXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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